FACTS OVER FEAR.
Gilbert deserves transparency built on actual public records, not manufactured panic, unfounded allegations, or the misuse of our local police resources.
When our public conversations shift away from productive solutions and toward manufactured crises, our entire community suffers. Recently, platforms like investigategilbert.com have shared alarming digital headlines and sensationalized claims that can understandably cause concern. My hope is to help look beneath these narratives and restore clarity to our civic landscape.
It is easy for complex financial terms and municipal processes to be mischaracterized in ways that spark unnecessary anxiety. However, an objective look at Arizona municipal guidelines and our official town resolutions shows standard, responsible financial governance at work. True transparency means relying on actual documentation rather than unverified internet platforms.
I invite you to step past the political theater and examine the verified facts for yourself. Let us anchor our perspective in documented reality and work together to keep Gilbert focused on truth, transparency, and genuine progress for our town.
Update: July 3rd, 2026
Town of Gilbert CLEARED of claims made that it is being investigated. Gilbert REQUESTED the review and was found in full compliance by AG’s office.
The Gilbert Police Department was notified this week that the Arizona Attorney General's Office has determined that claims made by Charisia Arnold, alleging improper withholding and unlawful destruction of public records, are unsubstantiated and their investigation has been closed.
Given the serious nature of the allegations and to ensure a thorough, impartial investigation, the Gilbert Police Department requested an independent review by the Arizona Attorney General's Office in February 2026. The investigation supported the Town’s initial assessment that the file deletions resulted from an administrative error. The deleted files, body-worn camera footage of the calls for service, had been kept for three years, per Gilbert Police Department policy and procedures, which is well beyond the State’s required retention period of 185 days. It is also important to note that the deleted records were related to calls for service in which no crime occurred. All police records relating to criminal matters are retained in accordance with Arizona law.
The Gilbert Police Department processes thousands of public records requests annually. We remain committed to fulfilling those requests accurately, transparently, and in full compliance with Arizona law.
"The department's decision to seek an impartial investigation underscores our commitment to transparency and accountability. We will continue to evaluate and strengthen our processes to meet the highest expectations of our community," said Interim Chief of Police Jim Bisceglie.
To request records related to this investigation, please visit the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Public Records Request portal.